Jethro smiled, "That's probably very difficult. By the way, weren't you sending a private investigator abroad to gather evidence? How's the search going?" "Ugh!" Cindy let out a heavy sigh. "It's been tough. I don't know who's helping her, but everything's wiped clean. All we've managed to find so far are statements from a few of her former classmates, but they're just suspicions, not real evidence." Jethro said, "Don't rush it. When I studied abroad, I had a classmate whose family runs a private investigation firm. I'll ask him to help." Cindy felt slightly tired and was about to turn and go back to her room to freshen up when she remembered the phone call from the afternoon. "You said on the phone this afternoon that you'd found something out and needed my help. What is it?" "Hmm."Jethro then told his sister what he had managed to get out of Ivy. He sounded somewhat helpless. "...That's how it is. Mom believed the slander and, without even getting the full story, went to confront Darcy. She probably said some unpleasant things, which is why Darcy suddenly turned cold towards me." Cindy was stunned. She never imagined her own mother could actually do something like that! In her mind, Clara was capable, gentle, virtuous, and understood the bigger picture. In recent years, although she often nagged in front of them about arranging blind dates, aside from the nagging, she had never actually forced them or interfered in their love lives. Jethro ruffled his sister's hair. "Don't worry. Mom was just misled. Her concern clouded her judgment. Deep down, she's not the type of person who would do something like this." Cindy clenched her fists, gritting her teeth. "Exactly! All of this is Olena's fault! Hah, I always wondered how Zane turned out so lacking in character. Now I see—the apple doesn't fall far from the rotten tree. "Jethro, how do you need me to help? Should I just go explain everything to Mom?" "Not just that," Jethro said. "Logically, I should be the one to explain, but I'm afraid Mom might think I'm just blindly defending Darcy, which would worsen her prejudice. So, it's more appropriate for you to explain. "It's not just about explaining the situation. I need Mom to apologize to Darcy." "This—" Cindy hesitated. "Mom has a strong personality. I don't know if I can convince her to apologize to Darcy." "It's fine. Do your best. I'll handle the rest." Leaving the study, Cindy went downstairs but didn't find Clara. A maid said, "She was feeling tired today and has already gone upstairs to rest." Cindy didn't say anything more and went upstairs as well.The next day, she got up early and went downstairs for breakfast. Jethro had already left for the office. Only she and Clara were in the dining room. Clara was surprised. "Oh my, did the sun rise from the west today? You're actually up before 8 AM?" Stratagem Tech's workday started at nine. Cindy usually got up at eight-thirty, washed up, ate breakfast, drove to the office, and clocked in right on time. But today, she was sitting at the breakfast table eating before eight. Clara was so surprised her eyes nearly popped out. "I just realized it's been a while since I spent time with you, Mom. And today is Mother's Day! I'm here to celebrate with you." Cindy hugged Clara's arm, acting cute. "You silly girl, you're all grown up and still acting like a child." Clara pretended to complain but was clearly happy with her daughter's antics.She smiled, "Not going to work today? Staying home with me?" Cindy nodded vigorously while eating her sandwich. "I took the day off! Wherever you want to go, I'm at your service!" Clara took a sip of coffee. "Good. There's a private jewelry exhibition today. You can accompany me." "Got it!" After breakfast, the driver took them to the jewelry exhibition. Cindy followed her mother around, learning a lot about jewelry, and even boldly spent a seven-figure sum to buy two pieces her mother had her eye on. Clara felt something was off. Very off! She didn't believe for a second that her daughter would dip into her savings just for some silly Mother's Day! After the exhibition, the two went to Aethelburg's most high-end restaurant for a meal.Settled in a private room, Cindy was all over the place—massaging Clara's shoulders, pouring her coffee herself. Clara's suspicion deepened. She narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing her daughter. "You're probably not just here to celebrate Mother's Day with me today." Cindy was stunned. She's sharp as ever. But going straight at it felt a little too blunt. Seeing the struggle on her daughter's face, Clara's initial suspicion turned to pleasant surprise. Setting down her cup, Clara stared directly at Cindy. "Have you changed your mind? Do you want to take my suggestion from last time, but you're too embarrassed to say it? Hmph, I know you. You want to back down but can't save face, that's why you look so conflicted. Fine, I'll give you the out myself. Just say it." Cindy blinked. Huh? Clara looked like she'd figured everything out already."You still want to marry Zephyr, right? Last time you saw him out, I noticed the look in your eyes. You definitely have feelings for him, you just won't admit it."